August 12, 2024
It’s time to take my own medicine
This week I’m taking my own medicine and having a mini-sabbatical. To think. To design. To plan. I’ll be back … Read More “It’s time to take my own medicine”
Category: Discipline makes Daring possible
August 8, 2024
Why people start their own businesses.
What most human beings want – need – is clear: How much of each of these things an individual person … Read More “Why people start their own businesses.”
August 7, 2024
Working your way up to a sabbatical.
When you’re the owner of a very successful small business, the employer of a small team, with more customers knocking … Read More “Working your way up to a sabbatical.”
August 1, 2024
Some thoughts on consensus from a very successful business
Today, some thoughts from Ari Weinzweig of the Zingermann Group of Companies: “Like anarchism, consensus is very commonly and very … Read More “Some thoughts on consensus from a very successful business”
July 31, 2024
It’s that time of year again
When French towns close down for a month so everyone can head off to somewhere cooler. When Spanish towns are … Read More “It’s that time of year again”
July 29, 2024
How to enable good choices for your team – part 2
The choices your team make when presented with the need for a decision, are determined by the options they have … Read More “How to enable good choices for your team – part 2”
July 26, 2024
The things you need to know about your business. Here’s my starter for ten:
For me, it makes sense to think in terms of tanks, with levels, and associated flows. A quick scan of … Read More “The things you need to know about your business. Here’s my starter for ten:”
July 25, 2024
What are the things you need to know about your business?
When you plan a long car journey, it’s nice to know that your tyres have plenty of tread left; that … Read More “What are the things you need to know about your business?”
July 24, 2024
How to enable good choices for your team – part 1
The choices your team make when presented with the need for a decision, are determined by the options they have … Read More “How to enable good choices for your team – part 1”
July 23, 2024
Why controlling your options is better than controlling your choices
We all make choices. Every day, every hour, possibly even every minute. And to many of us freedom is the … Read More “Why controlling your options is better than controlling your choices”